Points

Well-known points from the twelve channels, Ren, Du, and a short extra set. The rest of the classical numbers can be added beside them.

19 points

SP6Spleen

Three Yin Intersection

Inner-leg crossing of three yin channels. Not a pregnancy self-care point.

Traditionally avoided in pregnancy

HT5Heart

Penetrating the Interior

Forearm luo point taught for spirit and speech patterns.

Use caution

HT6Heart

Yin Cleft

Wrist cleft point, taught for acute heart-channel patterns.

Use caution

HT7Heart

Spirit Gate

The wrist point people learn for worry and sleep.

Use caution

BL15Bladder

Heart Shu

Heart transport point between the shoulder blades.

Use caution

BL62Bladder

Extending Vessel

Below the outer ankle, opening point of the Yang Qiao.

Use caution

KI1Kidney

Gushing Spring

Sole of the foot, the well point used for settling down.

KI3Kidney

Great Ravine

Inner ankle hollow, the Kidney source point.

Use caution

KI6Kidney

Shining Sea

Just below the inner ankle, opening the Yin Qiao.

Use caution

PC6Pericardium

Inner Pass

The forearm point people learn for nausea and chest unease.

PC7Pericardium

Great Mound

Middle of the wrist crease, a calm point next to HT7’s idea.

Use caution

PC8Pericardium

Palace of Toil

Center of the palm, where a loose fist points.

LV2Liver

Moving Between

Web between the first and second toes, the fire point of Liver.

LV3Liver

Great Surge

Top-of-foot source point for stuck qi, stress, and headache.

Use caution

Du20Du

Hundred Meetings

The crown. Fingertips, not force.

Du24Du

Spirit Court

Midline at the front hairline, a spirit point.

YintangExtra points

Hall of Impression

Between the eyebrows. Extra point, not a channel point.

AnmianExtra points

Peaceful Sleep

Extra point behind the ear, named for sleep.

Use caution

SishencongExtra points

Four Alert Spirit

Four extra points around the crown, grouped as one.

Educational reference only. Acupressure descriptions are for learning and gentle self-care. Do not needle yourself. Stop if pain, dizziness, or unusual symptoms occur. Seek licensed care for illness, pregnancy, or injury.